Bolstering Internet speeds across central Iowa, namely providing access to gigabit-per-second broadband. The report noted Mediacom’s recent announcement that it is providing these speeds to its Iowa customers.

Develop and launch a “coordinated Smart City initiative” across central Iowa for integrating and testing new technology across the region. As an example, the report points to proposals in Kansas City to provide free Wi-Fi and develop smart streetlights, among other efforts.